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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.48, 1,632.35 and 471.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.48, 1,632.35 and 471.77 is: 707.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.48 : 1,632.35 = 471.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.48/1,632.35 = 471.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.48x = 1,632.35 × 471.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.48x = 770,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,091.40/1,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.49

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